Huila vs Barranquilla Prediction & Betting Tips (7 October)

Atlético Huila and Barranquilla FC are set to clash in a pivotal Round 13 fixture of the Colombia Primera B Clausura on October 7, 2025. Both teams arrive with contrasting trajectories: Huila, under the guidance of Diego Corredor, has shown flashes of resilience despite a mixed bag of recent results (WLLDL), while Barranquilla, led by Grigori Méndez, continues to struggle with consistency, posting a winless streak in four of their last five outings (DLLDL). The match will be staged at Romelio Martínez Stadium, a venue where Barranquilla has historically found it difficult to assert dominance against Huila.

Huila’s recent performances suggest a team capable of grinding out narrow victories. Their 2-0 win over Internacional Palmira on September 23 was a tactical masterclass, with midfield control and defensive discipline at the heart of their success. However, lapses in concentration—evident in their 1-2 loss to Leones FC—remain a concern. Key players like Omar Duarte and Harold Romaña are expected to feature prominently, with Duarte’s late-game impact proving decisive in previous fixtures. Corredor’s preference for a compact 4-2-3-1 formation could be the blueprint for unsettling Barranquilla’s shaky backline.



Barranquilla, meanwhile, has been plagued by inefficiency in front of goal, failing to score more than once in eight consecutive matches. Their 1-1 draw against Real Soacha on October 1 highlighted both their defensive grit and attacking limitations. The midfield trio of Carlos Esparragoza, Javier Ortiz, and Alberto Higgins will need to step up creatively if Barranquilla hopes to break Huila’s defensive shell. Méndez has experimented with a 4-3-3 setup, but without a reliable finisher, the system often fizzles out in the final third. The return of Mohamed Bolívar from injury could inject some much-needed urgency into their attack.

Given the tactical nuances and recent form, a 2-1 scoreline in favor of Atlético Huila feels like a calculated prediction rather than a gamble. Huila’s ability to capitalize on Barranquilla’s defensive lapses, combined with their home advantage and superior AI performance metrics (630.5 vs. Barranquilla’s 273.8), sets the stage for a narrow but deserved victory. Expect a cagey first half, with Huila pulling ahead in the second through a combination of set-piece precision and midfield dominance. Barranquilla may find a late consolation, but the three points are likely to head to Neiva.